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Dress for drinks out, size 12-14 hourglass

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endthefarts · 16/06/2018 08:08

I wondered if any of you S&B ladies could help me?

I need a dress for a night out - it’s just drinks but everyone is making an effort, so think night in town rather than wedding.

I’m a size 12-14, hourglassy, big boobs and shoulders, little bit of a tummy. Good legs from the knee down and ok higher up. I don’t like my arms but as it’s summer will probably have to accept that I won’t find anything with sleeves that I like.

I can’t wear:
High necklines
Shapeless things (they make me look 2 sizes bigger)

I like vintage inspired styles but they have to be subtle - nothing costumey or with a cheesy print (Lindybop is out). Open to non vintage styles too - just need inspiration.

Please help - my friends are all stick thin and I feel enormous when I go out with them. I know I’m only about average but they’re all size 6 or 8 so it knocks my confidence.

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Alicatz66 · 16/06/2018 08:31

Have you looked on "Pretty Kitty" .. very affordable and suit hourglasses .. have a look x

endthefarts · 16/06/2018 10:22

Oh, there’s a nice red floral dress on Pretty Kitty that’s not too costumey - could possibly work if it’s nice fabric. Thanks.

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AvonCallingBarksdale · 16/06/2018 10:25

What about www.saintbustier.com/shop/categories/dresses-that-fit-big-busts.html

Gah81 · 16/06/2018 11:39

I bought this and it is ace (am also an hourglass). Be warned though, it does shrink in the wash so you may want to size up... m.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-dresses/smart-day-dresses/w0162/womens-antonia-wrap-dress

goose1964 · 16/06/2018 12:25

i have this in a different colorway it's very flattering

m.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-dresses/day-dresses/j0118-bbl/womens-klein-blue-paisley-casual-jersey-dress

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